A fire burnt away all of Mandy and Liam's love. After five years, she returned in glory to reclaim justice for herself. Little did she know, the child she brought back had more courage than she did. The child stood innocently before Liam and said, "Uncle, can you help me with something? Please, Uncle." Liam felt...
When Mandy got her pregnancy test, she was extremely happy.
She's pregnant!
Pregnant with Liam's child!
After three years of marriage, she was finally pregnant with his child, something that had been very challenging for Mandy.
She happily walked out with the pregnancy test in her hand, eager to share this good news with Liam, only to see a familiar figure passing by the intersection.
Choco?
Liam's first love! She's back!
Mandy quickly approached, realizing that Liam, who should have been at the office, was with her, carefully escorting her. Her belly had also grown over the years.
"Liam, I'm fine, you don't need to worry, the baby is very healthy."
"It's still better to check a bit more, to be sure. After all, the child in your womb is the eldest grandson of the Anderson family. Can't afford any negligence."
Choco smiled brightly, Liam gentle as water. This scene made Mandy extremely distressed.
"What are you guys doing?"
Mandy squeezed the pregnancy test tightly in her hand, her nails piercing through the paper into her palm, but it couldn't compare to the pain in her heart.
She had been cold-blooded, enduring years of medication and doctor visits, nearly losing her life several times. She never expected that on the day she found out she was pregnant, she would see Choco pregnant with Liam's child.
"Why are you here?"
Liam suddenly frowned, his gentle gaze turning into a cold, sharp one, as if the surrounding temperature had dropped several degrees.
Seeing his change in attitude, Mandy couldn't help but step forward to question.
"Why am I here? Liam, I'm your wife, and now you're here for a prenatal checkup with your misstress with no shame asking why I'm here?"
Her questioning drew attention from those around them.
Choco suddenly burst into tears.
"Liam, I'm sorry. It's my fault involving you. If I hadn't come back, hadn't told you about the child's existence, or had been heartless enough to get rid of this child, maybe Mandy wouldn't have misunderstood. I'm sorry, it's all my fault."
After speaking, Choco turned and ran away.
"Susan, follow Ms. Choco. Be careful with her belly. If anything happens to the baby in her womb, I'll hold you responsible."
Liam's voice carried a hint of anger, and his assistant Susan quickly followed.
Mandy felt breathless. Liam had never cared for her like this before.
"Liam, you bastard!"
She raised her hand to slap Liam hard, but unexpectedly, he blocked it halfway, his strength causing Mandy to wince.
"Mandy, three years ago when you schemed your way into my bed, making it impossible for me not to marry you, you should know that in this marriage, I can't give you the affection you want. I warn you, Choco's child in her womb is extremely precious, the flesh and blood of our Anderson family. If you dare to do anything inappropriate with her, don't blame me for not considering the feelings of husband and wife."
After speaking, Liam pushed her hand away.
Mandy couldn't stand steady, swaying dangerously close to falling, she hurriedly leaned against the nearby wall, the pregnancy test falling right in front of Liam.
"Are you pregnant?"
A hint of surprise flickered in Liam's eyes.
Mandy laughed again, tears falling.
"Do you notice, Liam? Three years ago, I explained to you, but you didn't believe me. Even if I broke my heart for you, you turned a blind eye. Now your first love has given birth to your child. Liam, I love you, but I also have pride and dignity! I will destroy this child, and we should end it, too."
Mandy's heart felt like it was being cut by a knife, yet she decisively turned and walked away.
Liam's gaze became heavy.
He rushed up to Mandy, lifting her up and swiftly leaving the hospital.
"Mandy, who do you think you are? Forcing me to marry you, now saying you don't need this child, do you really think I'm easy to deal with, playing around in the palm of your hand? Let me tell you, whether to keep or destroy this child is my decision!"
"Liam, let me go! This is my child, nothing to do with you!"
Mandy angrily struggled continuously, but couldn't escape his grasp.
"Your child? Without me, can you conceive immaculately? Mandy, it's best you don't mess with me right now!"
Liam's beautiful phoenix eyes suddenly narrowed, his fierce breath making it hard to breathe, instantly enveloping the surroundings, making people feel extremely pressured.
At this moment, his phone suddenly rang.
For the sake of convenience, Liam let go of Mandy, but still held onto her with one hand, extremely domineering.
Mandy couldn't bear the pain.
Every time she had an illusion, she felt Liam paid some attention to her, like now.
"What did you say? Choco wants to commit suicide? Monitor her. I'm coming!"
Liam suddenly became tense, and Mandy's slightly warm heart grew cold.
"Mandy, go home first. I'll talk to you about this later."
Liam hung up, his brows furrowed with worry and anxiety, emotions that weren't meant for his wife.
Mandy coldly pushed him away.
"You go. She's obviously more important to you."
But her heart was bleeding.
Liam wanted to say something, but in the end, said nothing, just hailed a taxi, ushered her into it, and fled.
Mandy couldn't help but laugh bitterly.
This man always remembered someone else, even in his heart. What significance did their marriage have to continue like this?
After returning home, Mandy's maid greeted her, but she didn't seem to hear anything.
She looked at the black-and-white bedroom, completely devoid of her presence, suddenly feeling like a clown. Her marriage felt like a play, and now it really should end.
Mandy waited for Liam all night.
He didn't even make a phone call. His indifference felt like a needle stabbing into her heart.
"Sweetheart, I'm sorry, Mom can't give you a complete family. But, in the future, Mom will love you twice as much."
Tears filled Mandy's face as she signed the divorce papers she had typed all night.
Every stroke of the pen felt like it cut into her heart, causing blood to gush out.
After signing, Mandy took off the wedding ring Liam had given her, placing it on the divorce papers.
She used to cherish this ring as a treasure. Over the three years, it had left marks on her finger, and now, taking it off, the marks remained, just like her love for Liam, leaving a mark that couldn't be erased, no matter what.
Mandy felt utterly useless, afraid she would relent again. Resolutely, she picked up her luggage and left the house.
"Luna Mandy, Ms. Choco is unwell, Alpha Liam is with her. Alpha Liam instructed us to take Luna Mandy abroad. We'll leave now."
As soon as Mandy stepped outside, she saw Liam's bodyguards blocking her way, their words enraging her.
"On what grounds are you sending me abroad? I'm not going!"
"Sorry, Luna Mandy, Alpha Liam said this is not up to you to decide!"
The bodyguard spoke, then quickly approached, delivering a blow that made Mandy faint, pulling her into the car.
She was dragged to a warehouse, where her clothes were stripped off, and a man lay next to her, touching her lecherously. Cameras clicked nearby, capturing every awkward pose.
"Ms. Choco, everything is done."
After the man finished taking pictures, he called Choco.
Choco laughed coldly. "Good, I'll post these pictures online shortly. I don't believe Liam still needs a woman who betrays him as his wife, after dealing with this cleanly."
"Yes, ma'am."
After the man hung up, he poured gasoline around the warehouse, then lit a match.
The flames rose, the air temperature became stifling, making it hard to breathe.
Mandy woke up in a daze, surrounded by a sea of fire. The thick smoke made her gag, unable to open her mouth, while the flames inadvertently engulfed her.
"Help! Help!"
Mandy didn't care that she was naked. She grabbed a stick nearby and pounded on the warehouse door, hearing the guards' voices outside.
Everyone says that CEO Anderson is a formidable figure in the Kingdom of Alssta, someone not to be trifled with. His name alone inspires fear, and those who see him instinctively bow and lower their heads. Some even claim that CEO Anderson's home is a den of dragons and tigers, filled with corpses and bones. Rumor has it that the young bride, who was married off in her sister's place, has already died... When they meet again, CEO Anderson flashes a menacing smile and takes out...
Otis and Mei had known each other since college but broke up before graduating. Both of them ran off to places thousands of miles apart, thinking they would never cross paths again. Yet, fate had other plans, and they ended up becoming roommates. The moment Otis pushed the door open and saw Mei sitting on the sofa, he froze. "You look like my ex-girlfriend." Mei immediately jumped up, stomping her foot in frustration. "I am your ex-girlfriend!!!"
1. Ophelia always believed she would be with Finnian. At the age of eight, they became step-siblings and faced the hardest times of their lives together. Finnian once promised, "Ophelia, wait for me to succeed, and I will marry you." But on her birthday, he publicly announced his relationship with the famous actress, Eamon. 2. The man she had waited for all these years found someone new, while her family's business teetered on the edge of bankruptcy. Ophelia stood amidst the storm-not only were there those waiting to see her fail, but others with malicious intentions biding their time to strike. But what everyone expected didn't happen. Instead of succumbing to despair, Ophelia stunned everyone by organizing a grand wedding that shook Selista. The Radcliffe family, the most prestigious family in Dolasiats, hosted an extravagant wedding in Selista for their beloved daughter-in-law and sole heir, Logan. In an instant, Selista became the gathering spot for more than half of Dolasiats' elites. No one could figure out which lady from Selista had such incredible fortune. When Ophelia appeared in a pristine, dazzling white wedding gown that captivated every gaze, the entire audience was stunned. Finnian, attending the wedding, dropped the wine glass he was holding. It shattered to pieces on the ground. 3. Ophelia knew full well that this marriage was not stable; it was merely a transaction of benefits and could end with each going their separate ways. But Logan had given her so much. After registering their marriage, she gradually made concessions, fulfilling his every demand. From moving in under the same roof, to sharing the same bedroom, and then... Each night, he was possessive, indulgent. She could no longer endure it. Her eyes turned red, and she trembled as she protested, "Can you restrain yourself a little?" The man leaned down, kissed her damp hair, and in a husky voice coaxed her gently at her ear, "Be good and call me husband*."
At her own engagement party, she was betrayed by her best friend, making her a laughingstock in front of everyone. With no other choice, and being a person with pride, she couldn't just walk away humiliated. So, she impulsively grabbed someone to salvage the situation. Unexpectedly, the man she happened to pull was none other than the cold and fearsome CEO of RS, someone everyone dreads to cross paths with. But she wasn't the innocent, defenseless white lotus people saw on the surface. Just wait and see-who would prove to be stronger!
Once, there was a kind-hearted young girl who saved the life of a little beggar boy. Amid hunger, bitter cold, and the overwhelming sense of despair, the girl drove away a pack of stray dogs that threatened the boy and gave him a box of chocolates she loved dearly. This simple act planted a seed that would blossom sixteen years later. The boy, now grown, returned to find the girl who had once saved him, silently protecting her in the guise of a naive, seemingly useless husband.
Calista Whitaker and Dorian Blackwood were childhood sweethearts, engaged for a long time. But just when the crucial moment approached, an unexpected twist occurred- On the day of the engagement, Dorian's affair was unexpectedly exposed. While the marriage alliance between the two families hung in the balance, a weary yet striking man appeared, his gaze both proud and leisurely, skimming over their clasped hands. Alpha Zephyr introduced him flamboyantly as another son of his. Despite his youth, he had already taken control early on and now held the lifeblood of the Blue Moon pack in his hands. As Dorian scrambled for an opportunity to explain, news of the broken engagement spread across the city, yet no one knew that Eamon Blackwood had secretly arranged a meeting with Calista. The man casually tossed her a tempting proposition: "Miss Whitaker, would you mind if the groom were to change?" -Would you like to turn this half-baked victory into a guaranteed triumph and become my accomplice?
"Sign the divorce papers and get out!" Leanna got married to pay a debt, but she was betrayed by her husband and shunned by her in-laws. Seeing that her efforts were in vain, she agreed to divorce and claimed her half of the properties. With her purse plump from the settlement, Leanna enjoyed her newfound freedom. The constant harassment from her ex's mistress never fazed her. She took back her identities as top hacker, champion racer, medical professor, and renowned jewelry designer. Then someone discovered her secret. Matthew smiled. "Will you have me as your next husband?"
It took only a second for a person's world to come crashing down. This was what happened in Hannah's case. For four years, she gave her husband her all, but one day, he said emotionlessly, "Let's get divorced." Hannah's heart broke into a million pieces as she signed the divorce papers, marking the end of her role as a devoted wife. Within Hannah, a strong woman awakened, vowing never to be beholden to any man again. Embracing her new life, she embarked on a journey to find herself and command her own destiny. By the time she returned, she had experienced so much growth and was now completely different from the docile wife everyone once knew. "Is this your latest trick to get my attention?" Hannah's ever-so-arrogant husband asked. Before she could retort, a handsome and domineering CEO pulled her into his embrace. He smiled down at her and said boldly to her ex, "Just a little heads-up, mister. This is my beloved wife. Keep off!"
She was a diamond covered by ashes.... King Dakota was known as the most Powerful Alpha King of all times - more powerful than any other King that had ruled from his lineage. He was cold hearted, introverted and dangerous in anger. Cursed by the Moon goddess, King Dakota had to get married to three wives all in search of a male child that would become his heir, but it was impossible as the curse would only let his wives bear she -wolves. But on a different day, the King meets a lady who offends him and as a punishment, he took her home as his fourth wife. Her name was Shilah. Shilah was a powerless wolf and as a result, was disregarded and intimidated by all. But, when she begins to do things that the King had never felt for years, he began to wonder who she really was. Slowly, she crawled her way into his icy heart and turned out to be something nobody ever expected - a storm.
"There will be no falling in love, we will only act as a loving couple when we are in public, we will share a room to make it believable, but no intimacy, touching is off-limits. We'll only have sex once a month, and that's solely to produce an heir. You won't interfere in my business, and I won't interfere in yours. You will be my wife in every sense and you will not be involved with any other man," he said, arrogance seeping from every word. I watch his mouth move, I'm not ready to fall in love with any man, especially not one as arrogant and egoistic as him. I can handle acting as a loving couple, and as for intimacy once a month. I can agree to that just to satisfy my sexual cravings with no strings attached. "Where can I sign?" I asked since I had nothing to lose. *** Nadine's wedding dreams turned to nightmares when she caught her sister and fiancé cheating! With a secret recording, she's ready for revenge. But then mysterious billionaire Logan West offers a deal: A Contract Marriage to take down her ex's empire. But what Nadine doesn't know is her life is getting complicated as she takes her chance to get revenge or risks everything for a chance at love?"
Melanie married Ashton out of gratitude, but she quickly found herself entangled in a web of relentless challenges. Despite these struggles, she stayed true to her commitment to the marriage. In the hospital room, Ashton indifferently attempted to draw her blood, disregarding her discomfort. This callous act was a harsh revelation for Melanie, awakening her to the grim reality of their relationship. Resolved to prioritize her own welfare, she decided to sever ties. With newfound resolve, Melanie filed for divorce. In the process, she unveiled her concealed identities, leaving everyone in shock. Throughout these turbulent times, Melanie realized that Derek, Ashton’s uncle, had been discreetly protecting her all along.
Corinne devoted three years of her life to her boyfriend, only for it to all go to waste. He saw her as nothing more than a country bumpkin and left her at the altar to be with his true love. After getting jilted, Corinne reclaimed her identity as the granddaughter of the town’s richest man, inherited a billion-dollar fortune, and ultimately rose to the top. But her success attracted the envy of others, and people constantly tried to bring her down. As she dealt with these troublemakers one by one, Mr. Hopkins, notorious for his ruthlessness, stood by and cheered her on. “Way to go, honey!”